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The Benefits of Edging Your Lawn

Fertilizing, mowing and edging your lawn can help your lawn look healthy and lush. You have to have the right power tools to give your lawn a professional look. If you want a quicker, easier way to get more out of your power tools to cultivate a clean, manicured appearance, Honda is here to help with the Honda VersAttach® Edger Attachment.

The Honda VersAttach® edger attachment is used to edge the grass along driveways, sidewalks, patios, the edge of flower beds and gardens. Edging gives lawns a clean manicured appearance while increasing the curb appeal. The edger attachment is interchangeable with any of the five other options from the Honda VersAttach® System: trimmer, pruner, hedge trimmer, cultivator and blower.

Honda Warranty

The Honda VersAttach® has a 3 year warranty for residential use and a 2 year warranty for commercial use for new Honda VersAttach® attachments purchased at an authorized Honda Power Equipment dealer.

Honda wants to help you get the best results from your new VersAttach® system. Check out the Honda Owner’s Manual before operating the VersAttach® power heads and attachments, for the first time. The Honda Owner’s Manual includes safety instructions, a check list before operating the VersAttach® system, maintenance schedule, parts, storage tips and warranty information. Honda Power Equipment also has videos for the VersAttach® Edger Attachment Operation.

Ambridge Do It Best Home Center, 500 Ohio River Blvd Ambridge, PA 15003-2552, (724) 266-9595 is here to answer your questions about the VersAttach® Edger Attachment, servicing and maintenance.

Tips For Planting A Flower Bed in Ambridge, PA

A colorful flower bed can boost the curb appeal of a home. It can also transform a backyard into a beautiful outdoor living space. These are some tips to help you plant a beautiful flower bed.

Choose the Flower Seeds

Choose the seeds for your flower bed. These annual flowers are among the easiest to grow from seeds: Poppies, Impatiens, Pansies, Sweet Peas, Geraniums, Marigolds, Sunflowers, Zinnias and Four O’Clocks.

Choose the Flower Bed Location

Measure the area for the flower bed. Choose a partially shaded area. Remove rocks, branches and debris in the area.

Read the Owner’s Manual for Your Honda Tiller

Read the safety and operating instructions for the Owner’s Manual for Your Honda Tiller. You should also wear boots or work shoes and protective eyewear when operating the tiller.

Cultivate Healthy Soil With A Tiller

Soil preparation is an important factor in having a healthy flower bed. If you create healthy soil, the flowers that grow in that soil will also be healthy. Prepare the soil for the seeds by tilling the soil down to 8 inches. Before tilling the soil, it must be dry enough and warm enough. Test the soil by picking up a handful of soil and squeezing it. If the ball of soil falls apart in your hands, then it is dry enough for tilling. Conduct a second test by sticking your finger a few inches down, in the soil. If you are unable to keep your finger in the soil for one minute, than the soil is not warm enough. The soil needs to be at least 60° F for tilling and planting. Go across the soil one row at a time, with the tiller, like you were mowing the lawn. Take your time tilling the soil. Do not go back over a row with the tiller because excessive tilling can compact the soil instead of breaking it up. Use a mix of organic compost and organic soil.

Plant the Seeds and Water the Flower Bed

Check the seed packets for instructions on how deep and how far apart to plant the seeds. Use a yardstick for precise measuring. Give the flower bed cohesion by echoing colors from the front to the back of the flower bed. Saturate each seed when you plant the seeds. This will increase the amount of water your flowers will retain while making it less likely that mold or mildew will form. It is best to water the flower bed early in the morning.

Honda wants to help you get the best results from your Honda Tiller. Check out the Honda Owner’s Manual before operating the Tiller for the first time. The Honda Owner’s Manual includes safety instructions, a check list before operating the tiller, maintenance schedule, parts, storage tips and warranty information.

Ambridge Do It Best Home Center, 500 Ohio River Blvd Ambridge, PA 15003-2552, (724) 266-9595 is here to answer your questions about a Tiller, servicing and maintenance.

Review for FG110 Honda Tiller

“My first Honda FG110 Tiller was purchased in 2000 and I was completely satisfied with the work you can do in flower beds and small veggie gardens. So I decided to purchase another one after the old one (18 years old) gave way.”

How To Prepare A Snow Blower For Off Season Storage

With spring in full swing, it’s time to prepare your snow blower for off season storage. Follow these maintenance steps for preparing and storing your snow blower, to ensure your snow blower is ready for the first snow fall next winter.

Remember to refer to your Honda Snow Blower Owner’s Manual for maintenance information for your specific model or contact Ambridge Do It Best Home Center.

To prepare to store a snow blower or snow thrower for over 90 days or off season, drain all of the fuel from the fuel tank and carburetor. After the fuel is drained and the engine is cooled off, remove the spark plug and pour one teaspoon of clean engine oil into the cylinder. This prevents rust from forming inside the engine. Reinstall the spark plug and pull the starter rope several times to distribute the oil in the cylinder. Then pull the starter rope slowly until you feel resistance. This closes the valve and prevents moisture from entering the cylinder. Fold the handle bar by loosening the handle bar nuts and fold the handle bar over the top of the snow thrower.

If you prefer to have your snow blower serviced for off season storage, contact Ambridge Do It Best Home Center for service. Ambridge Do It Best Home Center offers great rates and can handle all your snow blower maintenance needs.

We also recommend outfitting your snow blower with a cover to keep it clean and dust-free. Honda has covers that are custom fitted for specific snow blower models, that are great for storing the snow blower during off season. Ambridge Do It Best Home Center can help you find the right one for your snow blower.

Benefits of Using Genuine Honda Parts

Genuine Honda parts are designed by Honda for each Honda Power Equipment model. Only genuine Honda parts can maintain the original operating specifications of your Honda and offer a perfect fit and finish every time. When the time comes for you to service, repair or enhance your Honda, don’t settle for an imitation.

Honda’s Best Quality

Genuine Honda parts are manufactured to strict quality standards for an exact fit and precise operation. When you choose Genuine Honda parts, you can count on the highest quality standards imposed by Honda engineers. After-market parts cannot guarantee the same levels of precision or quality. Even the smallest gaps can make a big difference.

Reliability

Only Genuine Honda parts are supported by Honda nationwide. Each part works in conjunction with other parts to produce top performance. Many non-genuine parts may claim to be reliable, but they are not produced to meet Honda’s engineering and material specifications. Compromise one part and you may unknowingly compromise a whole system.

Don’t Compromise Performance

By choosing Genuine Honda parts, you won’t compromise your unit’s performance and safety. Each Genuine Honda part is precisely designed and rigorously tested by Honda. This process helps ensure that each part will function at its optimum performance level while providing the durability and reliability that you expect from Honda.

Ambridge Do It Best Home Center Service Department

The service department has expert Honda Technicians who are trained to do maintenance, storage prep and repairs. Honda also has a wide selection of Genuine Honda parts and accessories. Please contact {{Honda Dealer}} with any questions about Genuine Honda parts or to schedule a service appointment.

Benefits of Reading a Honda Owner’s Manual

Do you remember how exciting it was to buy your new Honda Marine outboard or Honda Power Equipment? Have you read the Honda’s Owner’s Manual? The Honda Owner's Manual was written for your benefit, so you can get the best results from your Honda.

Online Registration

If you have registered your new Honda, great job! If you still need to register your Honda Marine outboard or Honda Power Equipment, click HERE to register. Some of the newer Honda Owner's Manuals have a QR code that can be scanned to register your Honda.

Safety

The safety information is in several forms:

- Instructions

- Safety messages

- Damage prevention messages

The safety information is extremely important because you will or can be killed or seriously hurt if you don't follow the instructions.

Operations

The operating procedures provide important information and tips on how to get the most out of your Honda equipment.

Check the Honda Owner's Manual for the serial number location on your Honda equipment. Then write the serial number and the purchase date, in the Honda Owner's Manual. This will save time when referencing the serial number for future maintenance or warranty.

Warranty Policy

Read the Honda warranty information to fully understand what is covered by the warranty and your responsibilities of ownership.

For questions about your Honda or the Honda Owner’s Manual, contact Ambridge Do It Best Home Center, 500 Ohio River Blvd Ambridge, PA 15003-2552, (724) 266-9595.

Six Snow Blowing Tips To Improve Efficency

When a heavy snowfall is in the forecast, follow these snow blowing tips to improve efficiency.

Prepare Your Sidewalk and Driveway Before Snowfall

Preparing your sidewalk and driveway before snowfall will save time and prevent injuries. Place markers around your sidewalk and driveway, so you’ll know where they are located. Make sure the hose, bicycles and toys are placed in the garage. Remove rocks and extension cords that could be in the way of the snow blower.

Get New Gas For Your Snow Blower

Always use new fuel for your snow blower. Gas that is over 90 days old will deteriorate and cause a snow blower to have starting or running problems. Do not use gas containing more than 10% ethanol in your Honda snow blower.

Add Fuel Stabilizer To the Gas

Add Honda Fuel Stabilizer to the new gas in the snow blower fuel tank when filling up. After adding Honda Fuel Stabilizer to the gas for the first time, run the snow blower engine outdoors for ten minutes.

Use Snow Blower in Smaller Widths When Clearing Deep Snow

If you are clearing hard or deep snow, clear a narrower swath. Walk your Honda snow blower in overlapping rows. This is much easier on the snow blower’s engine. It also helps significantly to avoid clogs in the snow blower chute.

Refuel With Care

Gas is highly flammable and explosive. If your snow blower runs out of gas while in use, turn the snow blower engine off and let it cool for at least fifteen minutes before refueling. Refuel outdoors in a well ventilated area with the snow blower engine off. Refer to the Honda Owner’s Manual for all safety and operating instructions.

Blow Snow At Six Inches

If the forecast is predicting a heavy snowfall, start blowing the snow at six inches. It is easier on the snow blower and it decreases the height of the snow bank. It’s much easier to blow six inches of snow twice than twelve inches of snow once.

Ambridge Do It Best Home Center, 500 Ohio River Blvd Ambridge, PA 15003-2552, (724) 266-9595 is here to answer your questions about snow blowers, servicing and the one year extended warranty on select Honda snow blowers and generators. Receive a one year extended warranty on Honda’s most popular generators and snow blowers, purchased between November 25, 2019 and January 31, 2020.

Special Financing On Honda Generators and Snow Blowers

With the holidays approaching, you’ve probably made a list of gifts for your family. The holidays are also a great time to buy a gift for yourself! If you’ve had an eye on a new snow blower or generator, this is the time to buy one from Ambridge Do It Best Home Center. Honda has special financing on Honda generators and snow blowers. Get more peace of mind this winter.

18 Months Special Financing on Honda Generators & Snow Blowers

No Interest if Paid in Full Within 18 Months* on Honda generator and Honda snow blower purchases of $550 or more. Interest will be charged to your account from the purchase date if the purchase balance is not paid in full within 18 months.

• Offer valid 8/1/19 – 1/31/20 for generators.

• Offer valid 8/13/19 – 2/29/20 for snow blowers.

*With credit approval for qualifying purchases made on the Honda Power Equipment Credit Card at participating dealers. As of November 5, 2019 Purchase APR: Variable 30.24%. Minimum interest charge $2.00. See card agreement for details. Offer valid for accounts in good standing; is subject to change without notice; see dealer for details. May not be combined with any other credit promotion offer.

Extended Warranty On Select Honda Generators and Snow Blowers

The holidays are always a fun time to get together with family and friends. It’s also a great time to receive a one year extended warranty on select Honda generators and snow blowers. Get more peace of mind this winter.

One Year Extended Warranty on select Honda Generators & Snow Blowers

Receive a 1 Year Extension to the standard warranty on Honda’s most popular generators and snow blowers, purchased November 25, 2019 – January 31, 2020*

Offer valid on the following models:

- EU1000i Generator

- EU2200i, EU2200i Companion, and EU2200i Camo Generator

- EU3000is and EU3000i Handi Generator

- HS720AM, HS720AA, and HS720AS Snow Blower

To qualify, units must be for residential use only and registered within 30 days of purchase.

*Offer good on any new Honda EU1000, EU2200, EU2200i Companion, EU2200i Camo, EB2200i, EU3000iS, or EU3000i Handi generator, as well as any new HS720AM, HS720AA, and HS720AS snow blower purchased November 25, 2019 through January 31, 2020. Offer valid for residential use only. Register your new generator or snowblower within 30 days after purchase and receive an additional one year to the Honda 2-Year Warranty for the EU1000i or the Honda 3-Year Warranty for all other generator and snow blower models. CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY: Failure to register your product will not diminish your warranty rights. Go to powerequipment.honda.com to see warranty details and register your Honda generator or snow blower. Please read the owner’s manual before operating your Honda Power Equipment.

Honda Power Equipment in Ambridge PA

Ambridge Do It Best Home Center is proud to carry Honda Power Equipment products. Why? Because we only want to offer you products that you can trust and believe in. We want you to leave our store as a satisfied customer – and to have a positive experience both in our store and when you return home with your product. With Honda, we can be confident that you will be happy for years to come.

Honda has manufactured over 100 million power products worldwide since 1953. Over these years, they have developed power equipment like generators, lawn mowers, and snow blowers that have transformed the industry with new innovations and technology that rethinks how we use power equipment. In terms of durability, Honda doesn’t skimp. The quality of their manufacturing and parts is top notch. That’s why Honda has over 40 million satisfied power equipment customers in the United States. It’s common for us to see customers with Honda products that are 20 or 30 years old, and still working without problems.

Honda Power Equipment offers more than 70 models in six major product families, including brush power equipment.

You can purchase:

• Generators: from 1,000 watts to 10,000 watts in models designed for residential, recreational, and industrial applications.

• Trimmers: three trimmer models in a variety of trim heads, engine sizes, and handle design choices, as well as the Honda VersAttach® system, a multi-tool system featuring 2 power heads and six attachments.

Contact Ambridge Do It Best Home Center for your Honda Power Equipment needs.

Generator Safety

Customer safety is extremely important to Ambridge Do It Best Home Center and that’s why we want to encourage discussions about generator safety. All too often, we hear about preventable deaths when generator safety isn’t a high priority, resulting in Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning. In fact about 170 people in the U.S. die every year from CO produced by non-automotive consumer products.

These products include Honda’s engine powered equipment such as generators for the construction and rental industries, backup power during outages, camping equipment and other outdoor events. CO is a deadly, colorless, odorless and can kill within minutes.

Ambridge Do It Best Home Center wants you to be safe. Many people don’t know the only safe place to have a generator is outdoors, away from doors and windows. In closed areas, even with open doors and windows, these spaces can trap CO and allow it to quickly build to lethal levels. So we need to learn and share how to practice generator safety.

Did you know generators …

· Exhaust contains toxic CO.

· Connected to a building improperly could allow electrical current to feed back into utility lines, creating an electrocution hazard for utility workers.

· Using a generator with wet hands or in wet conditions could result in electrocution.

· Run on gasoline and to avoid explosive situations, don’t refuel while the engine is hot and running and keep flammables away from the generator when it’s running.

· Become very hot during operation and remain hot for a while after the engine stops. Be careful not to touch the muffler while it is hot, and let the engine cool before storing the generator indoors.

CO initial symptoms are similar to the flu (without the fever), shortness of breath, nausea and dizziness. Higher level symptoms of CO poisoning include mental confusion, vomiting, loss of muscular coordination and consciousness and death. If you think you have been exposed to toxic levels of CO, get outside immediately for fresh air, call 911 and tell them you suspect you’ve been exposed to CO poisoning. This winter, Ambridge Do It Best Home Center wants us all to be safer by telling our family and friends about CO dangers and how we can avoid catastrophes. Consider purchasing CO detectors as gifts for ourselves and loved ones. We definitely want to read our generator manuals and encourage others to read them too and share the information, and take time to review generator labels for more safety specifics.

Ambridge Do It Best Home Center, 500 Ohio River Blvd Ambridge, PA 15003-2552, (724) 266-9595 is here to answer your questions and help with your generator needs.

Choosing A Honda Generator in Ambridge, PA

As winter continues to grip a good part of our country and the weather remains unpredictable, you never know when a generator might come in handy. If the area you live in has frequent power outages, buying a generator might be a good investment and relieve some stress.

Many of us don’t think about the need for a generator until we experience a power failure. Then all kinds of issues arise, including the inability to heat or cool our home, spoiled food in the refrigerator and freezer, inoperable medical equipment, charging your cell phone, and more.

When choosing a generator, you will want to consider the following:

• Decide on the size of the generator you need. Keep in mind, many people can use a small generator like the EU2200i to power their fridge, lights, TV, and other critical essentials during outages. If you need to power your well pump, you’ll need to go with a larger model, like the EM5000. Honda has a great tool to help you calculate the wattage you need. https://powerequipment.honda.com/generators/wattage-calculator

• Decide if the generator will be used as an emergency backup at home or during outdoor activities. If you are interested in using it for more than just emergency back up, consider an EU series generator, which is very versatile and perfect for recreational activities as well as home power.

A couple of safety issues to be aware of when using generators are carbon monoxide and electrocution. Carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless and kills people every year, while sending others to the emergency room. Generators belong outside and should never be run in a basement or garage, even if windows or doors are open. Always consult your owner’s manual for other safety concerns and more information.